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The Draft Workbench tools allow you to pick points, distances, radiuses, and angles graphically by clicking on the 3D view with the pointer.

However, when these parameters need to be precise, it is possible to enter the exact values in the dialog for the tool.

There are two interfaces possible: taskview (recommended) and command toolbar. The default interface is selected in the menu Edit → Preferences → Draft → General settings → Draft interface mode.

Taskview panel

The Taskview panel (AKA Task panel) is an intelligent window that changes its contents according to the tool being used, and the input required from the user. For example, when using Draft Circle, the panel will ask you for the center point, and then the radius value. These two parameters can be indicated by either picking a point on the 3D view or by entering numbers.

Whenever you see input fields appearing on the Taskview, you can enter numbers in them; moreover, you will see that those numbers reflect the movement of the pointer.

Press Tab or Enter to advance to the X, Y and Z fields; pressing Enter when in the Z field will record the point.

Depending on the specific Draft tool under use, there may be other options available.

Press R to switch between absolute and relative coordinates.

Press T to switch between normal mode and continue mode.

Press L to switch between wireframe mode and filled mode.

Press P to switch between original mode and copy mode.

Taskview, second screen for the Circle tool, entering the radius

Command toolbar

(November 2018) Since FreeCAD 0.17, the Draft command toolbar is no longer the preferred Draft interface mode. Now the Taskview is preferred. The following information may no longer be accurate or work as described.